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The muffin that fights cancer
24th July 2009
* The muffin that fights cancer
* How to ease the symptoms of Crohn's disease,
depression and the menopause
* The detox remedy you can sprinkle on salad
* The ULTIMATE way to get your flax
'The muffin that fights cancer?' you gasp. 'What on earth
is Collins on about now?'
But don't just take my humble word for it. This was
published in the American Institute for Cancer Research
Newsletter back in 1998.
The journal refers to a remarkable little study with huge
potential...
Researchers at the University of Toronto took 39 women
with breast cancer. They gave half of them a plain muffin
to eat for 5 and-a-half weeks.
The other half also ate a muffin. But this contained 25
grams of flaxseed oil.
The results were amazing...
Researchers found a 33% reduction in the growth of the
tumors in those who ate the flaxseed muffins.
'Our results are very exciting because this is the first time
anyone has demonstrated these changes in breast
cancer with any dietary component,' says Dr. Paul Goss,
director of the breast cancer prevention program at the
Toronto Hospital.
There are two theories for this phenomenon...
One is that the fibre in the flax seed gets rid of the excess
oestrogen. Other research has shown that increasing the
amount of fibre in your diet reduces your risk of other
cancers too.... including cancer of the colon.
The second theory is that flax blocks your oestrogen
receptors. By doing so, it lowers the rate of tumour
growth.
So flax is something that could significantly help women
AND men with cancer.
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But it has a powerful role to play in prevention too...
Flax is very high in compounds called 'lignans'. Many
researchers believe these compounds can help protect
us against cancer.
Flax seed is also high in alpha linolenic acid (ALA). This
is a form of plant-based omega 3 fatty acid. Many
believe this is another promising cancer fighting agent.
And the benefits don't stop there...
How to ease the symptoms of Crohn's disease,
depression and the menopause
Other possible benefits of flax include lowering of bad
cholesterol levels... lowering of triglyceride levels... and
reducing your blood pressure.
Recent studies suggest that flax seed oil can ease the
symptoms of Crohn's disease and colitis. These are
ailments that affect your digestive system. Many
naturopaths recommend that taking flax seed oil can help
calm and soothe your inflamed intestines.
For some people flax can even reduce hot flushes and
other menopausal symptoms. This is because flax is a
phytoestrogen, an oestrogen-like substance found in
plants. This means flax can be used as a natural
hormone stabiliser.
And finally, by taking a regular moderate amount of flax
seed oil, you could even improve your mood.
Research by Dr. Martha Clare Morris of Chicago's St.
Luke's Medical Center claims that a diet rich in omega-3
fatty acids could ease depression and help maintain your
brain function. And flax seed is absolutely packed with
these fatty acids.
So how to get the benefits of flax seed?
The most effective way is to get hold of some really high
quality flaxseed oil or fibre.
If you'd like to order some really high quality flax seed,
take a visit to Green Bay's shop. They're my most highly
recommended supplier of natural food remedies like
honey, apple cider vinegar and green barley.
My recommendation is to go for the flax fibre, which you
can then use in baking or sprinkle into food.
On their site you can choose organic flax seed fibre, a
fine seed meal, containing soluble and insoluble fibre,
great for flushing away toxins. |
Or try this....the ultimate flax product
For the ultimate in flax, you should try something called
organic flax fibre LSA. Here the flax fibre has been
ground to a very fine meal. It also includes ground
sunflower seeds and almonds.
These ingredients give LSA an ideal balance of omega3
and protein. And unlike most flax products this stuff
tastes good.
See, for many people taking flax can be unpleasant. It
can feel little 'gloopy'. But LSA is different. It tastes great,
is easier to blend into food (as you'll see from the muffin
recipe in a moment), and it's more nutritionally balanced
The sunflower seeds you get in LSA are high in Vitamin
E, an important antioxidant. Plus they give you a healthy
shot of iron. The almonds are there for an extra booster
of monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids.
This potent LSA mix can be sprinkled onto salad or
vegetables. Or stir it into in smoothies, yoghurts, soups
and sauces. Really, this is the most versatile way to get
your flax.
You can order here:
Flax Seed Fibre
When you click on each product, you'll see full details of
what's in each one before you order. All the vital
information is there so you can make your choice.
And finally....
A flax recipe for you to try
Remember the cancer-fighting muffin I talked about at the
beginning of today's letter?
Well, here's a way to bake your own!
You'll need:
* 140g whole wheat flour
* 95g Green Bay Harvest Flax Fibre LSA
* 45g cup brown sugar
* 2 tsp baking powder
* pinch salt
* tsp ground cinnamon
* 3 medium carrots grated finely
* 45g cup raisins (rinsed in boiled water)
* tblspoon flax or omega oil
* Few drops of vanilla
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 beaten egg
The full recipe details are on this page here:
Flax Muffin Recipe
A special offer
By the way, if you order more than one tub of LSA flax
fibre from this recipe page, you'll get the second tub for
FREE!
Let's bake!
Now I'll admit, I'm not much of a baker. While I can cook
a mean main course, my cakes usually end up as
grouting for my tiles, or as filling for holes in the road.
However, I'd be up for giving this recipe a go. If you try it,
let me know how you get on. |
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